episode_0238

“Huh.”

I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at the unimaginable scenery.

Sunlight shining under a bright sky.

A fine, soft white sand beach reflecting the sunlight.

The sound of waves breaking through the white sand.

A salty smell wafting in in the calm wind.

okay. Here…

It was the sea.

‘Why on earth did I come here?’

I look blankly at the sea and think back on the time just before I arrived here.

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“Hey, Carcein.”

“Yes?”

“Read this.”

It’s time to be discharged from the hospital.

When Harnier handed me a notice, I wondered what it was.

The content was simple.

“I already received the grade notice… hmm? Are all symposium attendees attending?”

To gather once again at the conference hall where the Eastern Aristocrats Conference was held.

There was no exception to this for any noble.

‘There’s no mention of why we’re gathering. Why is everyone attending?’

It was quite suspicious.

I already received my grade notification.

There is nothing else that will arrive from the party hosting the Eastern Noble Meeting.

After completing Chapter 2, it is no longer relevant to the symposium.

And yet, they come together again.

I felt really uncomfortable.

“Did you receive it too?”

“Yes.”

So, if not only me but also Harni received it, then all the nobles would gather.

My eyes automatically went to the status window.

Chapter 2 has definitely been cleared.

Since you have cleared the hospital visit episode, you have already cleared one episode in Chapter 3. In this way, Chapter 2 will not be extended due to unknown hidden episodes.

Also, a window like this appears.

▶Time is needed until Episode II begins.◀

▶Waiting time: 3 days◀

Episodes that require waiting time like this do not have sudden changes in content. This is because it means that it is accompanied by a required event and that it is an episode that must be completed.

In short, I am somewhat removed from the danger of an episode.

‘Well, even so, I don’t want to insert other incidents into the development as much as possible, but…’

Okay.

‘After all, this is a difficult opponent to veto.’

Imperial family of the Peselos Empire.

There is nothing we can do about this notice because it was sent not from anywhere else but from the Imperial Household, the organizer of the symposium.

I can’t. Whether it’s porridge or rice, I have no choice but to go.

“Let’s go together. I can’t refuse it.”

So, I moved to the conference room.

“You can take this carriage.”

At the conference hall, guards suddenly appeared and told me to get on a carriage, so I had to go with Harnier.

I felt like something was already uncomfortable here.

When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a very strange place, the sea.

“The people gathered here… No way.”

“Symposium participants?”

“It seems like there are no parents or relatives…”

With the children of the nobles who seemed to have no more contact after completing Chapter 2.

Among the confused people, someone cried out.

“Well, if more of your parents or relatives come, won’t you be able to play properly?”

“Is that… Princess Arcien?”

“Prince Florence is also there!”

“Uh… But the outfit…”

Unlike the children of nobles who wore dresses, suits, and uniforms, the two people’s attire looked particularly different here.

I asked why they said they were playing. It’s already ready.

-pop!

A placard unfolds with the sound of firecrackers.

When I look at the writing written there, I am amazed.

“You learn a lot. These are people who need to learn a lot. However, I found out after looking at the results of this symposium. Sometimes, it was decided that it was necessary to learn through travel. So,”

okay.

That… was a very familiar word to me.

“We have decided to implement a system called school trips and trips for proper learning activities starting this year!”

-Tiring!

▶An emergency mission has occurred!◀

▶The school trip has begun. Earn more points and aim for prizes and prizes.◀

School trip.

Such an event took place in this game.

***

At the mention of a school trip, the symposium attendees all murmured, asking what that meant.

Some people were worried that they would have to take a new test.

Some people wondered why it was possible to take two tests in a row.

In addition, there were quite a few people who were worried that the head of the family might break things even more, or were anxiously hoping that things would be resolved.

However, after hearing the princess and the prince’s attire and their short speeches, everyone threw away their worries.

okay. This is only nominally a way to learn, but it is more like going out to have fun.

It is nothing more than a journey to sweat, run and play under the sun, away from the familiar daily life, aristocratic society, and the shackles of exams.

After that, everyone went back to the hotel they had booked nearby, and before they knew it, they had changed their outfits and were now wearing clothes suitable for the beach.

…Of course, I was no exception.

“True. I was wondering why there was an item called a swimsuit in the game. Did you intend to use it at a time like this?”

I now understand the true meaning of this useless item that I have been seeing since the game. This is ridiculous.

“Well… Actually, the thing that makes the most sense is this situation.”

-phut!

“ These are the spikes in your body!”

“Where! It doesn’t work that way, does it?”

“Why not get this too!”

On one side, they are playing beach volleyball.

-with a plop!

“Pugh! Wow, this is really difficult.”

“It must be difficult to ride well, right?”

On the ocean side, you’re riding a surfboard over the waves, right?

-Chambang! Chambang!

“Gasp, gasp…! Me, I’ve come a long way, right?”

“Hey. This only went 10m?”

Someone is swimming peacefully in the sea.

“Aaaah!”

“One person left!”

“Where did you guess?”

Elsewhere, teams are divided into teams to play dodgeball.

In addition, people are enjoying playing in the water in various places.

This scene itself already made no sense in my eyes.

‘How on earth did this game come to be?’

ah. It’s better just not to think about these things.

I think it’s really strange that there’s even a school trip that doesn’t suit me at all, but the only thing that hurts when I think about all of that is my head.

I nod my head and look at the status window.

▶An emergency mission has occurred!◀

▶The school trip has begun. Earn more points and aim for prizes and prizes.◀

“Anyway, the episode isn’t in progress, and looking at the emergency mission rewards, it doesn’t seem necessary to clear it, right?”

If that’s the case, there’s no reason for me to be here.

School trip.

While the nobles here accepted it and were confused, in a way, I was probably the one who accepted it and adapted to it the fastest.

In modern times, it is completely similar, no, not similar, but completely the same. This trip, with the same name and purpose, was quite familiar to me.

But I don’t like this trip.

“Are you ready to go back?”

When I was sitting quietly in the shade and was about to get up and go back, the princess came up to me and asked:

“Hmm. Is the trip I prepared not fun at all for you?”

“It’s not like that.”

“No. The other nobles quickly changed their clothes and came over to play, as if to relieve the stress they had been under. But aren’t you trying to go back alone? Unless you’re going back because this isn’t fun, then something.”

Arsien continues to ask, as if wondering.

“Is it possible that my purpose is wrong? I went ahead with this plan because I needed something to have fun without worrying about the adults.”

“I think the purpose and plan are not wrong.”

Rather, it can be said that it was a great idea to schedule such a trip in this era.

“Right? Well, now that we’ve reached the sea, let’s enjoy it some more. Aren’t you curious? What to give to the person who wins first prize.”

…That’s annoying.

The student council president also said this.

Even if you try to leave, you can’t leave like this.

I can’t. I have no choice but to be somewhat blunt.

“The princess seems to have forgotten my origins.”

Arsien’s expression suddenly hardened as if cold water had been poured on him.

“Why is that story suddenly coming out?”

“Doesn’t the princess know this well? The reason why no one has spoken to me until now.”

That’s too obvious.

Just like on a real-life school trip.

This is because Karssein is alone here.

“No one would want to be with me, a low-class citizen. Let alone playing, they will hate being together or even talking to you. Isn’t that why the world around me is so empty?”

I was like that too.

Even though he was admitted to a prestigious high school, everyone knew that he was a pick-me-up, and a wall was put up as if he had a status because of that.

so.

“It wasn’t even a place for me to come in the first place. Nevertheless, the reason I came here was because I did not want to disobey the Emperor’s orders.”

All I have to do is leave the wall up.

That was the most beneficial future for me and those nobles.

I guess the brief explanation is over, there is no reason to stay here now.

But my path was blocked again.

“Even those with the lowest grades enjoy recreation, so it is absurd that you, the rising star of this symposium, should be the first to leave.”

By Princess Arcien.

“Was the explanation insufficient? Princess. I’m sure you know that’s not what I meant.”

“I know. In short, doesn’t that mean you’re leaving because no one likes you here?”

She laughed.

“Let’s make a bet.”

“Bet?”

“If there is even one person who wants you to stay here, let them stay here. On the contrary, if there is no one, it is okay to leave this place.”

What kind of absurd proposal is this?

But this time I see numbers.

“If the justification is based on grades, we will reject it. I know for sure that there is no grade below me.”

“Hehe. Unfortunately, that’s not what I meant. Confucius.”

Arsien swept his gaze towards the nobles playing happily on the beach.

But she soon adds that they are not the target.

“Okay. Isn’t it okay as long as you don’t put the fact that you are the head of the symposium first?”

So of course it’s going to be full of people who wish I wasn’t here?

When I thought,

Suddenly, Arcien raised his voice.

“Prince Karssein says he is going to leave this place. Even though I haven’t played much! Is there anyone who can hold me?”

The nobles who were playing on the white sand beach looked around.

But no one opens their mouths.

A quiet silence arose with their silence.

‘Of course it is.’

I was nervous because I thought they might have resorted to some kind of trick, but it seems like that wasn’t the case.

I felt relieved.

No one will catch me leaving with this.

“I guess there’s nothing to see. Then I’ll just head back─”

“No, it’s been so long since you came here, are you already gone?”

…uh?

I was shocked and turned my head to see the pink-haired crazy girl yelling at me.

“Huh, hey. I didn’t even soak it in water. Is it because you’re scared that I’ll leave you out?”

Then, a little boy left small footprints on the white sand and looked in this direction.

“They say they’re doing that because they don’t want to fall in! Puhihi!”

He sticks his head out from behind Claire and says something incomprehensible.

Fuck. I tried to go quietly, but what are these people?

I thought you were going to tell me to go away quickly, but why are you holding me back?

As I was puzzled by the incomprehensible situation, Arsien chuckled.

“Hehe. Are you saying your family is like that?”

“I don’t understand.”

“Even though two people came out?”

“Yes.”

Those people are people who hate me as much as other nobles.

It’s clear they caught it for another reason.

“Those two people are trying to keep me here for a different reason. Isn’t the princess’s first condition, in fact, dependent on whether there is someone who shows favor?”

“Hmm. Actually, that’s what I meant when I said it.”

“Then there is no one else. Doesn’t that mean I can go back?”

The gaze towards Karssein is still not kind.

Therefore, I could see that there was still no one catching me.

“Well. It seems like there are still people who show favor.”

“Yes?”

Who on earth?

Where is that person?

-Ta-ta-tat.

The sound of footsteps is coming this way.

By any chance, is it that person?

“Gasp, gasp…! Are you going back? Bur, already?”

“…!”

“Well… can’t we hang out a little more? I just arrived too…”

Oh my, shit.

Was this what you were aiming for?

“Hehe. Is that so? It looks like your fiancée is siding with me in this bet.”

“…”

“Yes? What does that mean? Bet?”

Arsien turned behind Harnier, who was looking blank as if he didn’t understand what was going on, and spoke triumphantly.

“Enjoy the store more. Confucius. Got it?”

“…sigh.”

“There is no such thing as softness, so I know that. Huhuhu.”

Arcien returns with a satisfied expression.

You got it right.

I should have checked more thoroughly.

This is because I quickly decided that there was no way anyone would show favor.

‘…no. ‘How can the same thing happen twice?’

Even back then, the student council president caught me with this bet.

It vaguely comes to mind. It wasn’t much different from when I went on the school trip.

and…

-Um, hey… So, Minhyuk? You’re not going back, right? right?

“Um, hey… So, Karssein? You’re not going back, right?”

The betting results also strangely overlapped.

Like Jieun, I could not miss this trip thanks to the presence of Harnier, who appeared at the right time.

“…Yes. It won’t go back. No, it would be correct to say that you can’t go back.”

“What is it? that is. What on earth did you bet?”

Harnier said it was okay and led me by the arms.

I don’t want to be suspected of not pretending to be a lover here either.

I see

If that’s the reason, I don’t think I should go back.

‘…I happen to be hanging out with Jieun again like we did.’

I feel like this keeps happening.

Is it because of my mood?